By Beatrice Nakibuuka Many women associate the removal of the womb with losing their identity, but doctors say the procedure can restore health, dignity and […]
Category: Health
Why is it that when I eat some foods like beans, I get bloated?
Dear Dinah, Bloating is the feeling of tightness, pressure or fullness in your belly. Background The stomach is a battle ground between the forces of […]
Can processed foods, cause reproductive diseases
Dear Jenipher, The causes of infertility can be male, female or mixed. The best model is that of patient-centred care within specialist teams where the […]
Understanding Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
By Beatrice Nakibuuka For years, 27-year-old Sarah Nakanwagi believed something was deeply wrong with her body. Her menstrual periods could disappear for months. She battled […]
Trials of first-time mothers, postnatal care
By Sandra K. Walugembe Becoming a mother for the first time is often described as a joyful milestone. Yet for many women, the journey into […]
When every second counts: Understanding resuscitation in medicine
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In hospitals, homes and even on busy streets, there are moments when a person suddenly stops breathing or their heart stops beating. […]
Managing period poverty and menstrual hygiene in Uganda
By Beatrice Nakibuuka For millions of girls and women across Uganda, menstruation is not simply a monthly biological process. It is shaped by poverty, stigma, […]
Listening to your hair: What your scalp, edges and breakage mean
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In Uganda and across Africa, hair is never just hair. It is culture, identity, beauty, confidence, and, for many women and men, […]
Sinuses: The hidden burden behind persistent colds
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In Uganda, many people often dismiss a stuffy or runny nose as a simple cold. Some rush to the pharmacy for antibiotics, […]
2. Hello doctor, what really causes fibroids? —Edinah
Explanation OriginThe exact cause of fibroids remains unknown. The initial trigger that causes abnormal and excessive growth of the uterine muscle cells has not been […]